If you are a new patient who is concerned and scared about going to a treatment center for the first time, don’t worry – there is nothing to worry about! By answering some commonly asked questions, you can feel more confident and safe going to your treatment center to help kick your addiction to the curb.

Individual therapy is available for all at The Forge Recovery Center. First, you’ll work with your therapist to get new insights about yourself. Second, you’ll take on the difficulties holding you back and develop achievable goals for your future.

The most common patient questions about alcohol recovery

What is alcoholism? How do I know if I need alcohol recovery?

If you’re not sure what alcoholism is or if you “qualify” for having this disease, keep in mind the following attributes for alcoholism before making your decision. Although you may be in denial, you want to make sure that you fully understand your diagnosis and the problem before seeking help.

• Alcoholism typically involves a strong urge or need to drink – this can either be constant, like every day, or it can mean that you feel the need to overdrink when you do drink alcohol.
• Loss of control – if you have a loss of control and you typically drink to excess whenever you consume alcohol, this can be a sign of alcoholism.
• Dependence – if you constantly drink day in and day out, you can develop a physical reliance on this substance.
• Tolerance – if you drink frequently, you may find that you are needing more and more to achieve the same level of feeling that you are trying to achieve.

Is alcoholism a disease? Is it curable?

Alcoholism is a disease – it is a misconception that people “choose” to be alcoholics and they choose the need to have a drink. Alcoholism is a disease of the brain that tells the user they need alcohol to survive and function – without alcohol, they will not be able to get through their daily activities. If you find that you are reliant on this substance, you need to go to an alcohol recovery center to get clean and sober – alcoholism can be cured by attending a beneficial treatment program that has various therapy modalities to help you figure out your triggers, coping skills, and the reason behind substance abuse!

Are there medications that treat alcoholism?

If you are at an alcohol recovery center and one of the doctors is recommending you to go on a type of medication, you might be wondering if this is beneficial for you. Medications can help those who are struggling with alcohol to stay clean and sober. Some medications, such as naltrexone, are a type of ingestible medicine that can help reduce cravings and the dependence on this substance.

What can I expect in alcohol recovery centers?

If you’re new to going to alcohol recovery for your substance abuse, you might not know what to expect. In this case, you can expect to either go to an inpatient or outpatient rehab facility that helps you learn the skills necessary to get clean – and stay clean. You will choose the type of program you want to attend, go to individual counseling, attend group therapy sessions, and participate in other activities to help you focus on things other than alcohol.

Conclusion

There are usually lots of questions from new patients about the process of alcohol recovery. By answering some of these FAQs, they can feel more confident and assured going into their first rehabilitation process!